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Top 3 of 4 events will count towards overall standings (allows teams to miss an event or toss out their worst event).

Official Rules and InformationL.E.T.S. is a league format event in which teams of 2anglers compete for points. This is a multi-speciestournament series which allows for a wide variety offishing options.League Size- 15 teamsTeams- 2 people must sign up to be league members.Teams may use substitutes, but at least 1 registeredteam member must participate.Cost- League fees for 2004 will be $300 per team. Allfees will go towards event pay-outs, overall championpayouts, and anyleague expenses. The first 15 teams to send in theirdues will be allowed into the league. Last year’sparticipants are allowed to register first.

Pay-out Schedule(based on a 15 team league):Individual event pay-outs1st-5th place PayoutSeason championship pay-outs1st-5th place Payout

Big Fish for each event will recieve a prize (to be announced).

1st place team in addition to payout, will recieve a tackle pack from Catch'n Tackle

1st place overall for the season will recieve a Catch'n Tackle Pack, other prizes (to be announced) and a nice payout (TBD).

All events will run from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a lunch break / weigh-in at 11 a.m. unless otherwise stated (1 hr. maximum). This will allow for fish caught in the first part of the day to be weighed and released earlier.

The break can be waived if needed for some reason (requires a vote from league officers).

General Rules- L.E.T.S. prides itself as being acatch-and-release league. Taking some fish for the panis fine (selective harvest is strongly encouraged.)1.) All rules and regulations of the State of Minnesotamust be observed at all times. There will also be aboat and trailer inspection for aquatic vegetationprior to teams launching their boat.2.) A cell phone (OR PERSONAL RADIO) must be in theboat at all times. This is necessary for safety and tocontact other teams for large fish verification. 3.) Teams must respect other teams. No fishing within30 yards of another team will be allowed unlessinvited by said team to do so. Non league boats mustalso be respected at all times.4.) All check-in deadlines will be strictly enforced. Awatch synchronization will take place each morning.5.) There will be a staggered start. Teams will drawfor starting position before each event. Boats willthen leave the starting point in 5 second intervalswith the last team being the starter boat. After thebreak, this order will be reversed.6..) Scoring- The scoring system will be based on weightconverted to points. There will also be points awardedfor attendance.Point values- 1 lb of fish = 1 pt (Across the boardfor all species)Attendance= 2 points per eventWalleye= Minimum size = 12 inchesPike= Minimum size = 20 inchesLM/SM Bass= Minimum size = 12 inchesSunfish= Minimum size = 7 inchesCrappie= Minimum size = 9 inchesPerch = Minimum size = 9 inchesLake Trout= Minimum size = 16 inchesMuskie= Any legal fish will be worth 25 pointsCatfish = state limits apply (will not be using the liberal border water limits and slots)One bonus point will be awarded for each Pike,Walleye, Bass combination brought in for a maximumbonus of 3 points (1 pike, 1 walleye, 1 bass = 1 bonus pt. 2 of each species = 2 bonus pts., up to 3 maximum).

A running point total will be kept towards an end ofthe year league champion. These points will be basedon order of finish. 1st place will receive 15 points,second 14, and so on plus attendance points. Ties willbe determined by largest fish caught. End of yearties for score points winner will be determined bytotal weight calculated for the year.7.) Limits- Each team will be allowed one persons'legal limit per day.8.) Lifejackets- The wearing of lifejackets while teamsboat is under power of main engine is stronglyencouraged.9.) Live wells- All boats must have a live well orother means such as a cooler with an aerator capableof keeping fish alive. Stringers and fish baskets willnot be allowed.10.) Fishable waters- Any water that can be accessed byboat without having to pull, push or drag the boatwill be deemed tournament water. The use of apush-pole, oar or paddle will be allowed.11.) All teams must remain in their boat except in case ofemergency, or at breaks and weigh-ins.12.) Fishing in Minnesota presents a wide range ofweather conditions that anglers must face. Events willonly be cancelled in the event of lightning. The eventwill not be completely cancelled, only postponed untilthe lightning has passed. In event of lightning, allboats must return to the starting area within 1/2 hourfrom time lightning is spotted by league president.This will allow ample time for teams to reach safety.Teams failing to report in will loose all points forthat day except under conditions where teams must takeimmediate cover and unable to make it back to thestarting point. Teams will be contacted by cell phoneor marine band radio if a postponement is called.13.) All rules and scoring decisions will be made byleague president and are final. In the event of arules violation or conflict by the league president,the league vice president will make the call. Anyrules changes will be announced prior to each event.14.) All on the water verification will be done usingpublished formulas to decide weight. All formulas willbe posted prior to the first event.

NEW RULES FOR '04

15.) Short fish penalty. Any fish more than 1/4" underprescribed length will be thrown out including 50% ofteams largest fish. This rule shall also apply with aslot fish violation.16.) Impose 30% weight penalty for any published ruleviolation. 17.) Random drawing for a complete bag check at weigh-ins.Every fish in the bag gets measured on the officialstick. No one knows until they come to the scales ifthey are going to be measured or not. This doesn'tmean that a measurement on any other fish or bag cannot be requested at any time.

To request further information on Southern Minnesota L.E.T.S., please contact:

League PresidentLloyd PearsonEmail address:fishermanlld@hotmail.com

League Vice President/Weighmaster(position now open, email if interested)

League TreasurerDave Hoggardfishline@catch-n.com

2004 Application Available

To Join, complete application and send full payment of $200 per team to:

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Wow! That was quick Dave I just got home from the meeting. Ok people the lakes and dates are set and posted above. So is my contact info if you have any questions I'd be more than happy to answer them. We should have a sign up sheet posted shortly. We do need one more officer VP/Weighmaster. If anyone is interested in this position please email me. This is probably the most important position as you'll be in charge of weighing the fish. And making sure I don't screw up and mark them down wrong.

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As Cliff said, there were a lot of ATVs running around out from McKinley Park last weekend. I heard that a lot of permanents were going up last Sunday. I am going up tomorrow again and will report more on Sunday. I may travel across Big Bay with my snowmobile if fishing is slow close, and the ice appears safe.

My son was down at the boat launch checking out the ice and found a couple of really nice items. Identify them and I'll make sure you get them back! Crystal Lake, Burnsville. He left a note on a vehicle in the parking lot also!

We are going out to Linwood Friday late afternoon to check ice thickness. I will have an accurate report sometime around 6pm. Going out there Sat. afternoon to fish. Will mention any other ice condition issues I might find Sat.